Arts & Culture

American Folklore Theatre

Original Musical Comedies to Delight the Whole Family! “One of the top regional theatres in the country” - Money Magazine. AFT performs 3 shows in rep at the Peninsula State Park Amphitheatre mid-June through August. The 2008 Summer Season features Fishing for the Moon, Lumberjacks in Love, and A Cabin with a View. Shows are written for all ages to enjoy. Fall shows at indoor venues include And If Elected and Sometimes a Song: The Music of Dan Fogelberg. Information/Tickets - www.folkloretheatre.com or 920-854-6117

American Folklore Theatre presents the 2008 fall season…

September 5, 2008 3:00 pm to November 2, 2008 3:00 pm

American Folklore Theatre presents the 2008 Fall season with…

• Sometimes a song: The music of Dan Fogelberg
• And if Elected - A Presidential Election Romp!

Tickets are on sale for show September 5 through November 2, 2008. For more information call 920-854-6117 or visit www.folkloretheatre.com.

And If Elected…@ American Folklore Theatre

October 9, 2008 6:30 pm to October 19, 2008 8:00 pm

A hilarious musical romp through that mud-slinging, muckracking tradition: the Presidential election. Featuring Jeffrey Herbst, Jake Endres & Elisa Korenne.

Show runs from Oct. 9-Oct. 19, Thursday-Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 4:30 p.m., at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall in Fish Creek. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Call 920-854-6117 or visit www.folkloretheatre.com for more information or to order tickets.

Birch Creek Music Performance Center

Concerts June 26-August 16 inside the renovated Dutton Concert Barn. Top professional musicians from around the country perform Symphony, Percussion & Steel Band, and Big Band Jazz. Picnic grove available. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. with student prelude concerts in the gazebo at 7:30. Located 3 miles east of Egg Harbor on County E. Call 920-868-3763 for ticket. www.birchcreek.org.

Door Community Auditorium

A 750-seat venue, DCA features excellent acoustics and an intimate setting, perfect for enjoying professional and community performances. Year round programming includes the Fireside Coffeehouse Concert Series, Peninsula Music Festival, St. Norbert Lecture Series, local and professional theatre, dance and music. Call 920-868-2728 to request a seasonal brochure or place a ticket order. Online performance and ticket information is available at www.dcauditorium.org. DCA is located at the north end of the village, adjacent to Gibraltar Schools.

Door Community Auditorium presents Big Mouth & the Power Tool Horns

October 18, 2008 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Door Community Auditorium presents Big Mouth & the Power Tool Horns. The musicians play an eclectic mix of everyone’s favorite music. The show starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $20 and $18. For more information visit www.dcauditorium.org or call 920-868-2728.

Door Community Auditorium presents Eric Lewis & Friends

October 11, 2008 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Door Community Auditorium presents Eric Lewis & Friends, a shining star performing folk and bluegrass music. Show starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $20 and $18. For more information visit www.dcauditorium.org or call 920-868-2728.

Door Community Auditorium presents Lorrie Morgan

October 3, 2008 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Door Community Auditorium presents Lorrie Morgan, a soulful country singer. Show starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $50, $45 and $37. For more information visit www.dcauditorium.org or call 920-868-2728.

Door Community Auditorium presents…5th annual Door County Idol contest

February 7, 2009 7:00 pm

Door County has talent!
Tickets: $8 Adults/ $5 Students
Competing for the title of “Door County Idol,” some of the peninsula’s most talented young adult singers between the ages of 15 – 19 will perform for a panel of three judges. The audience will actively participate in voting for the Idol’s winning contestant. Producer Kristy Nelson will be assisted by student co-producer Jackie Nelson and intern Tanner Lundquist.
Sponsor: Baylake Bank, Fish Creek Civic Association
Tickets are $5 for students, $8 for adults. Call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.com

Door Community Auditorium presents…Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians

December 27, 2008 8:00 pm

“The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven”
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2009 with “Auld Lang Syne” as performed by one of the most famous Big Bands. Premiered in 1929, band leader Guy Lombardo’s rendition of the Scottish song is world-famous. Under the leadership of Al Pierson, Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians continue the tradition of performing the song to enthusiastic audiences around the world. With its distinctive style—featuring exaggerated saxophone vibratos, clipped brass phrases and vocal styling—the Royal Canadians also perform their recognizable standards including “Coquette,” “Seems Like Old Times,” and “Sweethearts on Parade.”
Tickets are $24 and $28. For more info call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.com

Door Community Auditorium presents…Never Stand Behind a Sneezing Cow

April 17, 2009 4:00 pm

Humorist and author Michael Perry writes about what he knows best…growing up in New Auburn, Wisconsin. Through his warm-hearted stories of life in a small town, Michael inspires us to embrace each other and our community. The author of “Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time,” “Truck: A Love Story,” and an essay collection entitled “Off Main Street,” Michael’s work has appeared in magazines including Esquire and The New York Times Magazine. He is a contributing editor for Men’s Health magazine.
Free and open to the public. For more info call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.com

Door Community Auditorium presents…Season’s Greetings

November 29, 2008

Celebrating Magical Holiday Moments
A charming magic show, Season’s Greetings celebrates the world’s holidays against the backdrop of winter’s wonderland. A one-hour performance featuring a mischievous elf, toy soldiers, and snow white doves, children of all ages will delight in the mystery and surprise of magic. (more…)

Door Community Auditorium presents…The Lettermen

February 13, 2009 8:00 pm

A Valentine’s Delight
For more than forty-five years The Lettermen have romanced audiences with their blended harmonies. Eighteen Gold records worldwide and ten Top-40 albums followed their first hit recording “The Way You Look Tonight,” recorded in 1961. Their universal theme of love and romance has endeared The Lettermen to fans everywhere. Since their name first appeared on a Las Vegas marquee in 1958, The Lettermen have performed over 10,000 sold-out shows. Trio members include Tony Butala, Donovan Scott Tea, and Mark Preston.
Tickets are between $28-$32. For more info or to order tickets call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.com

Door Community Auditorium presents…The Peninsula Chamber Singers

December 7, 2008 3:00 pm

“O Holy Night” is the Peninsula Chamber Singers 31st annual Christmas Concert. In celebration of the holiday season “O Holy Night,” a compilation of traditional Christmas carols arranged by the renowned English composer John Rutter will be the featured selection. The choir will also perform (more…)

Door Community Auditorium presents…Windham Hill Winter Solstice

December 20, 2008 8:00 pm

For more than 30 years, the Windham Hill label has celebrated the holidays with the music of some of the world’s finest vocalists, instrumentalists, and songwriters. Winter Solstice is an elegant evening of holiday music featuring seasonal favorites and original compositions. The multi-talented international artists performing in this concert includes composer and pianist Liz Story, Grammy nominee Barbara Higbie, Samite of Uganda, and guitarist Sean Harkness.
Tickets are $28-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.com

Peninsula Art School and Guenzel Gallery

Established in 1965, the Peninsula Art School and Guenzel Gallery is a destination for artists and art-enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, offering adult and youth workshops in the visual arts for students of all levels. The landmark Guenzel Gallery showcases the works of Door County, regional and national artists. Campus and gallery are open year round. 3900 County F, just east of Hwy. 42. 920-868-3455. Email: staff@peninsulaartschool.com. www.peninsulaartschool.com.

Peninsula Art School show

October 13, 2008 to November 8, 2008

Shimmering Spirits: the art of Haitian Voodoo Flags, is on display until Nov. 8 at Peninsula School of Art. Visit the School of Art Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a family day and party!
For more information call 920-868-3455 or visit www.peninsulaartschool.com, or call 920-868-3455.

Peninsula Players - Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure

September 3, 2008 8:00 pm to October 19, 2008 10:00 pm

Peninsula Players presents: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure - September 3 - October 19 (more…)

Peninsula Players presents…Sherlock Holmes, the Final Adventure

October 15, 2008 8:00 pm to October 19, 2008 10:00 pm

Can Holmes’ power of deductive reasoning and razor-sharp wits be blinded by love? The villainous Professor Moriarty believes so. The game is afoot and filled with danger, intrigue, humor and surprise. See if Holmes lives to sleuth another day!

Show runs from Sept. 3-Oct. 19. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7 p.m. To order tickets or get more information call 920-868-3287 or visit www.peninsulaplayers.com.

Peninsula Players Theatre

America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre. Performing our 73rd year in our new stage house and audience pavilion at the beautiful theatre in a garden on the shores of Green Bay. Late June - Mid-Oct. Reservations recommended. Peninsula Players Road, south of Fish Creek off Hwy. 42. (920) 868-3287. www.peninsulaplayers.com

Settlement Courtyard Inn Fall Concert Nov. 1

November 1, 2008 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Join local favorite Julian Hagen as he teams up with Racine guitarist and singer Mark Paffrath and Settlement Courtyard Inn owner Marise Redmann playing an eclectic assortment of music and originals with sweet three-part harmonies. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. (more…)

Settlement Courtyard Inn Oct. 30 Concert

October 30, 2008 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Steve Cohen returns to the Settlement Courtyard Inn Fall Concert Series with guest Peter Roller to present a unique selection of music from jazz, rock and ragtime to Brazilian, blues and original tunes. This masterful duo is inspiring. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. (more…)

Cottage Row Framing & Gallery

The gallery is set in the charming atmosphere of a renovated barn. Here you will find a delightful combination of some of Door County’s most renowned artists. There are watercolors by Jack Anderson, Bridget Austin, Jim Davel, Marianne Diekman, Kathy Glasnap and Charles L. Peterson, oils by Mary Johnson, pastels by Kay McKinley Arneson and etchings by Michael Bond. A highly experienced, friendly team offers professional custom framing services. 920-868-2626

Edgewood Orchard Galleries

Opened in 1969 and housed in a beautifully restored stone fruit barn, the gallery has achieved a national reputation for the exhibition of outstanding artwork in all media. Changing feature shows along with general exhibits of work by over 140 artists. Welcoming outdoor courtyard with surrounding gardens, including a newly opened sculpture garden. Open 10-5 daily, May-October. 4140 Peninsula Players Rd., Fish Creek. (920)868-3579. www.edgewoodorchard.com (See map #61)

Ekholm Studio Gallery

Featuring a collection of contemporary oil paintings by nationally known artists-Judi and Robert Ekholm. Summer– open daily (closed Tuesdays) . Winter – open weekends and by appointment. 3913 Little Spring Road, one block South on Spring Road. 920-868-4144. (See map #133)

Gallery of Gold

A goldsmith’s working studio in a 100+ year old schoolhouse. Resident artist Karl Stubenvoll has designed and made all of the rings and pendants on display. Clean, flowing lines and meticulous carving make these designs both elegant and wearable. 4091 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. 920-868-9020. (See map #62)

Gloria Hardiman Designer/Weaver – Maple Grove Gallery

Contemporary fiber art. Hand-woven garments, throws, pillows, wall hangings. Custom orders. Pottery, jewelry. Daily 10 AM-5 PM May-Oct., closed most Tuesdays. Winter by appointment. 33rd season. N9098 County F between Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor. 920-839-2693. (See map #63)

Interfibers Design Studio

Fiber Artist, *Wendy Carpenter* Owner of Interfibers, custom designs large 3D woven wall sculptures and hangings…& creates a classic rare line of jadeite jewelry. *Interfibers* has a reputation for exhibiting artwork made by local artists collaborating together, experimenting with mix-media and expressing a connection to nature through form-color-material. Open May-October, 10am-5pm, off season by appt: (920)868-3580. Located on Cty Rd F (2 miles east off Hwy 42) www.interfibers.com. (See map #88)

J.Jeffrey Taylor, Jewelry/Fine Art

Custom-designed jewelry in gold and silver, diamonds, and precious gems. Original works by nationally known metalsmiths, featuring J. Jeffrey Taylor. Contemporary multi-media fine art gallery. 4175 Main St., Founders Square. 920-868-3033. www.jjeffreytaylor.com (See map #64) ❅

Paul David Fine Jewelry

The understated elegance of handcrafted classic-contemporary design is what we offer. We present the finest quality in customer service & custom design. With a unique & elegant taste in bridal jewelry, we are sure to satisfy the needs of even the most discerning of guests. Brilliant selections of loose Diamonds & a rare collection of color gemstones, specializing in Tanzanite, are also a part of the wide selection. See the stunning works of Paul David Fine Jewelry, & other top nationally known designers available. 4158 Main St. 920-868-9993 www.pauldavidfinejewelry.com Email: paul@pauldavidfinejewelry.com (See map #106)

Potter’s Wheel Gallery

Outstanding collection of functional and decorative pottery by Abraham Cohn & other nationally known studio potters. Wisconsin printmakers, Southwest Pueblo pottery, sculpture, & the Annual Ceramic Sound Show. Open 12-5, May 23 – Oct 24. Closed Thursdays. Gibraltar Rd. 920-868-3371. www.potterswheelgallery.com (See map #66)

Santa Fe Shop

A unique gallery that specializes in items from Santa Fe , the Southwest and South America including jewelry, pottery, Zapotec Indian weavings, rugs, decorative glass and vases. Exclusive representation of jewelry and ceramics by artist Sergio Bustamante . Don’t forget our back room filled with dog toys, books and gourmet treats. 4147 Main St. 920-868-4300.
www.santafeshop.com. (See map #1)
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TR Pottery

Visit TR Pottery to see work in all stages of production. Functional and decorative stoneware made on site daily by owners Tony and Renée Gebauer. Featuring wood-fired pottery and artwork in a variety of media for sale in the gallery. Open daily in season. 4133 Main St., downtown Fish Creek. 920-868-1024 www.TRPottery.com (See map #67)